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Confusion Buying Skincare Products
CINCINNATI—Buying skin care products can be a very daunting task for many women. In fact, exclusive research conducted by leading skincare brand Olay revealed as many as 85 percent of Australian women admit to finding the whole experience overwhelming or confusing. There are a number of reasons why the experience leads to such confusion: 65 percent of women say it's ...(More)
7/27/2009
2009 HBA Global Expo Includes X-Ceuticals
NEW YORK—Market trends indicate consumers want authentic beauty and personal care products that enhance their well-being and natural beauty. At the X-Ceuticals Conference taking place at HBA Global Expo, marketing and technical professionals will hear expert presentations and view demonstrations on the latest formulations, beauty foods and novel ingredients that will generate creative new ideas and product opportunities that will ...(More)
7/24/2009
U.S. Natural, Organic Market Slowing
NEW YORK—The U.S. natural health and beauty care (HBC) market will charge toward sales of $12 billion in 2014 as more American consumers go natural, organic and green, according to Natural and Organic Personal Care Products in the U.S., 4th Edition, by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts. In 2008, the U.S. market grew 8 percent and approached $7 billion.Looking ...(More)
7/23/2009
Aloe Vera Fights Cavities, Gum Pain
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—US Farms Inc., a diversified farming, nursery and wellness company announced the results of a recent study showed Aloe vera gel as tooth gel, can soothe gum pain and fight cavities. The findings, published in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, showed Aloe Vera tooth gel was as effective, and even outperformed some other commercial toothpaste when ...(More)
7/22/2009
Naturex Reports Mid-Year Revenues
AVIGNON, France—Naturex announced revenues of € 54.4 million for the first half of 2009, up 13 percent on the first six months of 2008 (+3.7 percent in constant dollars), confirming the group’s ability to continue to turn out quarter-on-quarter growth despite a difficult economic climate and a high basis for comparison.North America generated 60.2 percent of group sales over the ...(More)
7/22/2009
Mintel Reports on Sun Block
CHICAGO—The days of slathering on thick, white, impossible-to-spread sunscreen are fading away. Mintel Beauty Innovation, which tracks new beauty and personal care launches globally, reported the newest sun-blocking products are much trendier and easier to apply than their predecessors.Spray-on Sunscreen Spray sunscreen hit the market with a splash, promising easier, faster application with equally effective sun protection. Mintel Beauty Innovation ...(More)
7/22/2009
Les Biotechnologies Océanova Changes Name
RIMOUSKI, Quebec—Les Biotechnologies Océanova Inc. is changing its name to innoVactiv Inc. The name change reflects the evolution of the active ingredients portfolio the company commercializes worldwide. "Our mission remains the same, focused on the development of active ingredients whose efficacy and safety have been scientifically demonstrated, but the former name suggested our activities were solely confined to the field ...(More)
7/21/2009
Dow Expands Marketing Territory
MIDLAND, Mich.—The Dow Chemical Co. and Antaria Ltd. of Perth, Australia, reached an agreement that will expand the territories in which Dow can market and sell ZinClear® IM zinc oxide products, including more than 20 additional countries representing parts of Eastern Europe and Russia, Asia, and the India and Middle East regions. The agreement is effective as of July 1, ...(More)
7/17/2009
Galaxy Surfactants Acquires TRI-K Industries
MUMBAI, India—Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. aquired North American-based TRI-K Industries Inc. The transaction, which was completed on July 1, 2009, includes Maybrook Inc. and makes Galaxy Surfactants the majority owner, with Dr. Gerd Dahms & Associates holding a minority share. Galaxy Surfactants has also acquired a majority share holding in Oberhausen Technology Center, Germany which is a state-of-the-art R&D facility for ...(More)
7/13/2009
Sunscreen SPF Regulations in Europe
KIRKLAND, Wash.—This summer, due to changes in regulations in Europe, consumers will have a more difficult time finding natural sunscreen protection since most manufacturers of natural sunscreen have left the market. However, Lavera beauty brand is offering a full line of natural sunscreen products without the harmful ingredients that may affect hormones or even lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD).The new ...(More)
7/9/2009
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